Whitesboro, TX, United States
Sanborn Ranch. Established in late 1870's by H. B. Sanborn, one of the major promoters of barbed wire. Ranch (a showplace) was first large area in Texas to be fenced with barbed wire -- a model demonstration project, contributing to decline of open-range west. In 1888, Sanborn founded city of Amaril
lo and thereafter sold ranch. #11530
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